Connectivity choices cover a wide range of contingencies. There's a rear-mounted headphone jack; an auxiliary input so that you can hook up a CD or MP3 player; and a mix input that lets you mix another external source with the Model Satellite's AM, FM, Sirius, or auxiliary audio. Connections for the external AM and FM antennas (both included), as well as a port for the included Sirius antenna, are also onboard. The Model Satellite has just one speaker, but it can be upgraded to stereo by plugging in Tivoli's matching stereo speaker ($49). As table radios go, bass is pretty decent, and more is available with the addition of the Model subwoofer ($79). And you can really trick out the Model Satellite by adding Tivoli's matching Model CD player.
In the end, you could certainly save on hardware and subscription costs by getting a plug-and-play Sirius receiver such as the Audiovox SIRPNP2 or the Clarion SIRPNP and attaching it to an existing stereo or tabletop radio, but the result probably wouldn't be as convenient or attractive. If you can stomach the asking price, the Tivoli Audio Model Satellite's unique combination of style, features, and connectivity options places it in a class by itself.
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Where to buy
Tivoli Model Satellite (Sirius):
$165.00 - $299.99
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Amazon.com Marketplace
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